Horasan Population 2026

Horasan has a population of 17,067, making it the #378 biggest city in 🇹🇷 Türkiye, located in Erzurum. It is about 920× smaller than Istanbul, the country's biggest city.

Location of Horasan (capital Ankara shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

17,067

Rank in Türkiye

#378

Coordinates

40.04°N, 42.16°E

~1,556 m elevation · Europe/Istanbul

Distance to capital (Ankara)

793 km

492 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Erzurum

City	Population	Rank in Türkiye
Erzurum	767,848	#15
Hınıs	35,472	#230
Pasinler	24,553	#302
Oltu	23,504	#313
Karaçoban	20,467	#339
Çat	15,556	#399
Aşkale	15,462	#401

Cities near Horasan

Pasinler24,553 people · ~43 km away
Sarıkamış23,665 people · ~48 km away
Oltu23,504 people · ~58 km away
Erzurum767,848 people · ~77 km away
Karaçoban20,467 people · ~78 km away
Ağrı124,483 people · ~83 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Horasan?

Horasan has a population of 17,067 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #378 biggest city in Türkiye.

What region is Horasan in?

Horasan is located in Erzurum, Türkiye.

Is Horasan the capital of Türkiye?

No, the capital of Türkiye is Ankara, about 793 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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